SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – California's supreme court backed a ban on gay marriage on Tuesday, upholding a voter-approved proposition defining marriage as between a man and a woman, but said the marriages last year of 18,000 same-sex couples were still legal.
The court, which last year unexpectedly opened the door to same-sex unions in the most populous U.S. state, bowed to the majority of California voters who passed the ban known as Proposition 8 last November. The argument continued in San Francisco streets, where gay marriage backers vowed to continue the fight at the ballot box in 2010. More>>
Thailand's "Third Sex" Wants Acceptance, Legal Support
Daniel Schearf (VOA, May 25, 2009)
In Thailand, transgender males, also called lady-boys, are a common sight in cities and tourist areas. While many transgenders work in traditionally female professions such as in cabaret shows or Thailand's notorious sex industry, most are looking for better integration in Thai society. But despite their high visibility, transgenders still face challenges in seeking acceptance. At a popular beauty contest this month in southern Thailand... More>>
Daniel Schearf (VOA, May 25, 2009)
In Thailand, transgender males, also called lady-boys, are a common sight in cities and tourist areas. While many transgenders work in traditionally female professions such as in cabaret shows or Thailand's notorious sex industry, most are looking for better integration in Thai society. But despite their high visibility, transgenders still face challenges in seeking acceptance. At a popular beauty contest this month in southern Thailand... More>> - PHOTO: Miss Tiffany 2009 winner Sorrawee Nattee (R) and second-placed Writtorn Narapaipimol (L) after 2009 Miss Tiffany transgender contest in Pattaya, Thailand, May 15, 2009.
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